An Evolution of Style
Fashion Show, Raffle, Silent Auction, and After Party during Boston Fashion Week to benefit Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
BOSTON- September 9, 2009 – Boston Fashion Week heats up on Sunday, September 27 when “An Evolution of Style” comes to BOND restaurant and lounge. The fundraiser to support the Flutie Foundation will feature a fashion show, raffle, silent auction, and after party all sponsored by I Soci Salon, located on Newbury Street.
The fashion show will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. followed by an after party in BOND. Grey Goose is also a sponsor of the event and attendees can sip on four signature Grey Goose cocktails which watching the show
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The catwalk will feature models wearing the fall collection from Stil Boutique, which has stores located at The Shops at Prudential and The Mall at Chestnut Hill. I Soci Salon staff will be styling the models’ hair for the show. Alexa Flutie, Doug and Laurie Flutie’s daughter, will be one of the models in the show.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, established in 1998 by Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their 17 year old son, Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.
There are 200 tickets available for the fashion show, 25 of which are VIP seats. The VIP seats are $125 per ticket and include a bottle of Grey Goose vodka. Regular admission is $75 per tickets and includes complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by BOND’s executive chef, Mark Sapienza.
This is I Soci Salon’s sixth year hosting the fashion show. While the charity has changed throughout the years, this is the first year the fashion show has been held during Boston Fashion Week. Drew Gullotti, Owner of I Soci Salon said, “It is an absolute pleasure to continue the Evolution Of Style tradition. In one night, we can do our part to help our community and city by raising money for the most worthy of charities. It also provides a venue for our staff to show their extraordinary talents, flex their creative muscles, and have fun. It is an evening that we look forward to every year.”
The silent auction and raffle will also benefit The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Items include consultations by two local interior designers, clothing from Karmaloop, a gift certificate to La Voile restaurant, VIP tickets to the Boston Ballet, and an overnight stay at The Langham, Boston.
To reserve tickets for this event, please call I Soci Salon at 617.867.9484. To extend the weekend, the luxurious Langham, Boston is offering hotel rates on Sunday, September 27 starting at $275 per night. For hotel reservations, please call 800.791.7761.
About The Langham, Boston
This elegant property, once the Federal Reserve Bank, is a national architectural landmark. An ideal downtown location, the hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm and urban sophistication next to the finest shopping and attractions including: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, the Theater District and the waterfront. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Café Fleuri, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seasonal Saturday Chocolate Bar under lofty atrium ceilings. BOND restaurant | lounge serves brunch, lunch, metropolitan afternoon tea, small plates of global cuisine in the evenings, and distinctive cocktails. Chuan Body + Soul offers guests 24-hour access to the fitness center, an indoor lap pool, a whirlpool and spa treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and has won AAA’s Four-Diamond award. For information on The Langham, Boston, please visit:
http://boston.langhamhotels.com.
About Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation of Autism
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. was established in 1998 by Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their 17 year old son, Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Autism is a neurological disorder that impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Autism now affects one in one hundred and fifty children in the United States, and the numbers diagnosed continue to dramatically climb. The goals of the Foundation are to provide support for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism through educational services and equipment. The Foundation also funds research and education into the causes and consequences of childhood autism and serves as a communications center for new programs and services developed for children with autism. For more information, please contact Karen Pevenstein of EZG at 781-449-3244, or visit
www.flutiefoundation.org.
